Plains Game
Bowhunting Gerenuk
The giraffe gazelle of the northern thornbush, a slender, long-necked buck that rises onto its hind legs to browse branches other antelope cannot reach. It can go without drinking, so there is no waterhole to wait on, and a mature male with thick S-curved horns is a trophy earned the hard way.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 40 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 35 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 30 – 52 kg
- Where to hunt
- Tanzania
Bowhunting notes
40 lb is ample for this light, narrow-bodied antelope. With no water to sit over it is a slow spot-and-stalk through dry thornbush, and the shot often comes while it is busy browsing.
Enquire about hunting GerenukBowhunting Gerenuk: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt gerenuk?
We recommend a minimum of 40 lb draw weight for gerenuk, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. 40 lb is ample for this light, narrow-bodied antelope. With no water to sit over it is a slow spot-and-stalk through dry thornbush, and the shot often comes while it is busy browsing.
How close do you get to gerenuk on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 35 yards. Gerenuk is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt gerenuk?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt gerenuk in Africa?
We hunt gerenuk in Tanzania. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
